Who is God?

Who is God?

13 Then Moses said to God, "Suppose I go to the People of Israel and I tell them, 'The God of your fathers sent me to you'; and they ask me, 'What is his name?' What do I tell them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I-AM-WHO-I-AM. Tell the People of Israel, 'I-AM sent me to you.'"
Exodus 3: 13-14 The Message

Some people think that God is found in nature, but nature is merely his creation. Some think that God is in religion and Bible scripture. But those things are not God; they are merely signs that point to who God is. In the mind of Moses, God would be known by his name. And God pitches a curve ball at Moses; He says his name is I Am.

God’s name isn’t so much a name as it is an invitation to know him. His name points toward His sovereignty. His name expresses his faithfulness. His name brings intimacy to our relationship with Him.
And I think that the more time we spend with God, the more we apply nicknames to him that reflect on our experience with him. While Moses might have called him El-Shaddai – God Almighty, Jehovah-Jireh -- The Lord our Provider or even Jehovah-Nissi -- The Lord our Banner; we call him names that resonate with our experience.

We call him, Friend of Sinners - Matthew 11:19, the Author and Perfecter of our Faith - Hebrews 12:2, Deliverer - Romans 11:26, Lamb of God - John 1:29 and Physician - Matthew 9:12

The Way, The Word, The truth, The life, Wonderful Counselor, Teacher,
Son of God, Savior, The Rock and we call him Jesus - Matthew 1:21

Who is God to you?